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AMERICAN GENERAL taken Prisoner by British – Antique Military Print
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 7884 x 11784 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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THE BILL of RIGHTS – History of England – Antique 1783 Original Print
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 8162 x 11629 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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HUMAN ANATOMY – Skulls Infected with the Venereal Disease – 1791 Print
You're looking at a scarce, 229 year old, steel plate engraving from the original "The New Encyclopaedia Or Modern Universal Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences On A New And Improved Plan" by Hall, William Henry, Bedford Row, London, published by C Cooke, London.
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- Resolution: 8300 x 13800 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1791
- Artist: C. Cooke
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EDWARD IV – King of England 1461-1470 then again 1471-1483 -1800’s Print
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- Resolution: 6103px x 9564px
- Year of Print: 1800's
- Artist: Nolan., David Hume, Tobias Smollett, E, Farr and E, H
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VINTAGE 1836 Print – The High-Priest in his Robes from Calmet
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- Resolution: 7250px x 9471px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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ANTIQUE Ancient Costume Print – Various Roman Dresses
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- Resolution: 8045px x 4819px
- Year of Print: 1809
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CAPTAIN LORD Robert Manners Mortally Wounded – West Indies English French
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 8002 x 11885 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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PORTRAITS and DRESSES of Remarkable Personages in England 1783
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 8032 x 13076 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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1860 Various Silhouette Shadow Play Figures – München, Braun & Schneider 269
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- Resolution: 14600 x 19300 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1860
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ANATOMY Various Views of the Nose. 1880 Vintage Stock Image, William Mackenzie
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist's name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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VINTAGE Biblical Print – The High Priest in his white Robes – 1836
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- Resolution: 6601px x 8947px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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FALSTAFF and Anne Page Engraving of Painting from Vernon Gallery – 1853
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- Resolution: 8275 x 11401 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
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BATTLE of the Boyne in Ireland – William III Antique Historical 1783 Print
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 7795 x 11779 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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QUEEN ELIZABETH – Queen of England Portrait – Antique History Print 1783
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 7331 x 12317 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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GEORGE I – from the Portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller – Vintage Print
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- Resolution: 7441px x 10617px
- Year of Print: 1800's
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NAVAL Sciences – Fishermen – Original Johann Heck 1851 Print
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck's “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 7281 x 9218 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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OLIVER CROMWELL – Lord Protector – History of England Print 1783
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 7952 x 12505 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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ROMANIA – Walachia Mountain Man – Native Fashion / Costume Print 1843
You're looking at a beautifully handcoloured illustration from the rare 'Moeurs, Usages Et Costumes de tous les Peuples Du Monde' by Auguste Wahlen. Published by Librairie Historique-Artistique in 1843-44 (currently selling for ~£450-500). Our series was ex-library from Huddersfield Technical College Library, as evidenced by the library stamp on the vast majority of the images we have available.
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- Resolution: 5637 x 8537 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1843
- Artist: Auguste Wahlen
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1860 Various Silhouette Shadow Play Figures – München, Braun & Schneider 790
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- Resolution: 14600 x 19300 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1860
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1860 Various Silhouette Shadow Play Figures – München, Braun & Schneider 107
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- Resolution: 14600 x 19300 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1860
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BRIDES DRESS – Egyptian Dresses – 1836 Vintage Print
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- Resolution: 7487px x 10002px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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1800’s Antique Print – Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tippoo Sultaun
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- Resolution: 7453px x 10626px
- Year of Print: 1800's
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CHINESE Culture 1882 Vintage Encyclopedia Print
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- Resolution: 10507px x 8679px
- Year of Print: 1882
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ABORIGINES – Chief, Combat, and Sports – Antique 1851 J. Heck Print
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck's “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 7332 x 9187 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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HABIT of a Common Priest from Calmet – Vintage Biblical Engraving 1836
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- Resolution: 6696px x 8755px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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ANTIQUE Ancient Costume Print – Dancing Girls
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- Resolution: 7934px x 4672px
- Year of Print: 1809
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GUSTAVE DORE – Religious Artwork – First Approach of the Serpent 1891
You’re looking at a beautifully detailed, lithograph print by Gustave Doré. A French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving. This particular engraving was sourced from the 1891 ‘Bible Gallery’ book that compiled a collection of Doré’s biblical themed artwork.
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- Resolution: 7808 x 10636 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Gustave Dore
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1750 ANATOMY – Large Detailed Skeleton, Nerves, Muscles – Antique Print
You're looking at a very scarce, 270 year old, steel plate engraving from the original "Cyclopaedia or, an Universal Disctionary of Arts and Sciences" by Ephraim Chambers (1750).
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- Resolution: 18300 x 13300 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1750
- Artist: Ephraim Chambers
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MILITARY Sciences – Practical Exercises in Fencing – 1851 Johann Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck's “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9354 x 7371 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NATIVE Arabian Nomads, Music and Dance – Antique 1851 Print
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck's “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 7311 x 9187 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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BATTLE of Culloden in SCOTLAND – Antique History Engraved Print 1783
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 7900 x 11954 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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SARICHEF ISLAND, Alaska – Native Hunter Costume – 1843 August Wahlen
You're looking at a beautifully handcoloured illustration from the rare 'Moeurs, Usages Et Costumes de tous les Peuples Du Monde' by Auguste Wahlen. Published by Librairie Historique-Artistique in 1843-44 (currently selling for ~£450-500). Our series was ex-library from Huddersfield Technical College Library, as evidenced by the library stamp on the vast majority of the images we have available.
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- Resolution: 5654 x 8930 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1843
- Artist: Auguste Wahlen
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Vintage Diving Illustrations – Swimmers in Mid-Air Motion
A playful set of diving figures showing men and women mid-dive into the water. These energetic 1920s–1930s illustrations highlight vintage swimwear and graceful movement, with a charming touch of humor. Perfect for summer-themed designs or retro athletic artwork.
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Vintage Christmas Illustrations with Nativity, Santa Claus, and Winter Scenes
A festive assortment of six vintage-style Christmas illustrations, including the nativity scene with wise men and camels, Santa Claus with toys, a wintery candlelit window, and traditional holiday desserts. Ideal for nostalgic cards, crafts, and seasonal designs.
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- candlelight
- Christmas
- christmas candle
- christmas dessert
- christmas nostalgia
- classic christmas
- festive vintage
- holiday baking
- holiday wreath
- merry christmas
- midcentury holiday
- nativity
- retro santa
- santa claus
- seasonal decor
- silhouette christmas
- snow scene
- three kings
- traditional xmas
- vintage celebration
- vintage holiday
- vintage toys
- winter cottage
- winter night
- yule art
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Vintage Patriotic Leader Illustrations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln and Washington standing confidently atop hills, this sheet presents bold vintage-style portraits with radiant linework backgrounds. These illustrations are perfect for patriotic themes, propaganda-style posters, or heroic character-based compositions with an old-world graphic punch.
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- antique heroic stance
- radiating line artwork
- vintage figure spotlight
- presidential style image
- vintage heroic figure
- retro honour drawing
- radiant background art
- powerful vintage pose
- standing patriot illustration
- classic poster man
- vintage leader pose
- ink-drawn public figure
- propaganda style drawing
- bold ink rayburst
- historical figure stance
- graphic patriotism art
- black and white strength pose
- retro political poster style
- stylised leader silhouette
- strong character graphic
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Vintage Illustration of a Cherub Holding a Robe and Box
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- Resolution: 2633px x 3789px
Vintage Handdrawn Illustration of a Boy Riding a Hobby Horse
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- Resolution: 938px x 1082px
Vintage Illustration of a Mans Face with Green Petals
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- Resolution: 501px x 507px
Vintage Fashion Illustration of a Man Smoking in Top Hat and Suit with Cane
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- Resolution: 1068px x 2783px
Caricature Illustration of a Victorian Man with Top Hat in Hand and Umbrella
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- Resolution: 1013px x 1364px
Vintage Marketing / Advertising Illustration with Banner Space for Text / Logo No.22
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- Resolution: 1771px x 2665px
Antique Illustration of a Shadow Puppet Example No.1
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- Resolution: 681px x 1139px
THE PRESS-GANG – Vintage 1800’s Historical Engraving
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- Resolution: 7162px x 10608px
- Year of Print: 1800's
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1860 Various Silhouette Shadow Play Figures – München, Braun & Schneider 584
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- Resolution: 14600 x 19300 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1860
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